The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Italy traditionally include the following vehicles: VW Passat, Renault Scenic, Peugeot 508, Ford Mondeo, Hyundai Sonata, Mercedes A Class and others.
The process of a car reservation on OrangeSmile.com consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search by the dates and pick-up location, (2) car type selection, and (3) booking form completion. After the booking, you will receive a rental voucher at your e-mail address.
Before selecting a specific model to book, check your planned routes. If you are going to drive mostly within the Padova borders, choose a car of 'Standard' or 'Compact' types. In case you plan long cross-countries trips or mountain adventures, the more comfortable and powerful 'Fullsize' models would become a better choice.
If you need a car with an automatic gearbox, try to make a reservation at least a few days before the pick-up date, since confirmation of such models in Padova might be delayed for a day or two.
Upon the return of your car, carefully check that the total payment amount (invoice) is computed according to the original rental conditions.
We wish you 'smooth', secure and safe roads in Padova!
Rental process FAQ
While driving on a highway, you will see big electronic scoreboards that indicate petrol prices at the nearest gas stations. Experienced drivers prefer filling the tank on small self-service petrol stations (Fai da ate). In this case, there’s a chance to save considerably.
Quite an interesting fact – it is much easier to find a free parking place in a small town than in a large city. In small towns, there are usually many free parking lots. Drivers should also note that cars are prohibited to enter central areas of some cities.
Entering the central part of some cities is paid. On weekdays it will cost approximately 10 euro. It you plan to make frequent rides in the central area, buying a special pass will be more profitable as in this case you can save considerably.
